Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Bridgwater Town Council signs Armed Forces Covenant at Bridgwater Armed Forces Day
Bridgwater Town Council has officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant during this year’s Bridgwater Armed Forces Day, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces
Bridgwater Town Council signs Armed Forces Covenant at Bridgwater Armed Forces Day
Bridgwater Town Council has officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant during this year’s Bridgwater Armed Forces Day, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces
News
Bridgwater Town Council signs Armed Forces Covenant at Bridgwater Armed Forces Day
Bridgwater Town Council has officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant during this year’s Bridgwater Armed Forces Day, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces
Somerset Council backs gambling harm campaign during international football tournament
Somerset Council wants to raise awareness of gambling harms during this summer’s international football tournament. During major sporting tournaments, gambling companies increase their marketing activity, with many
Somerset Council set to invest £5.3m to strengthen SEND services and speed up support for families
Somerset Council’s Executive will be asked to approve a major package of one-off investment to strengthen support for children and young people with special educational
Somerset Children’s Parliament 2026
Primary schools enjoyed a day celebrating pupil voice and action in schools at this year’s Somerset Children’s Parliament competition organised by ITT and Training (part
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
Town Hall & Community Events
June 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
July 2026
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
